How to choose a good book

This is a How to choose a good book blog post. I am going to give you 7 steps that you can follow to choose a great book.
7 Easy steps to choosing the right book for you

1. Look at the cover and cover illustration.
2. Read the first page and use the five finger rule.  Five finger rule: If there are five or more words on the page that you don't know or cannot read, the book is probably not for you. (this isn't always true)
3. Read another book by an author you love.
4. Read another book from a series you really enjoy.
5. Ask someone you trust for a recommendation.
6. Look at the size of the print.
7. Choose a book that is about a theme, topic, or subject you are interested in.

I am going to add a step to this that a website missed: 

8.  Look for something that you can relate to.


The word BLIPA is a good way to remember how to choose the right book. Each letter stands for a way in a process, for how to choose YOUR book.


B: Read the BLURB.
L: Look at the LENGTH and the size of the print.
I: Read a few pages to see if it INTERESTS you.
P: Look at any PICTURES or illustrations.
A: ASK a friend, your teacher or the librarian for help.

I hope these 8 steps  and BLIPA will help you choose the best book for you.

Picture of book with a worm in it available at,
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/results.aspx?qu=Cartoon++book&ex=1

Catching Fire

I am currently reading Catching Fire but I'm not completely done with it so I can't really spoil it for some people who haven't read it. Catching Fire News says:

On April 10th, Ross announced that he would not directCatching Fire; in result, Lionsgate went on the hunt for a new director. After several days of calling and searching, the studio narrowed their options to two directors — Francis Lawrence and Moneyball director Bennett Miller. Now a hot commodity amongst Hollywood’s most elite , the chance of Lionsgate nabbing Miller was slim to none; Miller’s Oscar nomination for his second big screen feature, Moneyball, increased his directing opportunities.

     I picked this quote because it was very interesting to me to read about who the director of the book was and what was happening with the movie and to know that he was working with someone.

    Catching Fire is a truly an attention catching book that makes you want to read it and never put it down. What surprised me the most so far is that Gale got caught hunting by the new peacekeeper   and he whipped Gale 40 times before Katniss and Peeta got there to stop him and when she tried to stop him he hit her and a big whelp came up on her cheek. I am not done with the book but if you would like to learn more I encourage you to read Catching Fire. 
    
     At first I thought that The Hunger Games series would be the most boring books ever, but I was so wrong! The Hunger Games series is awesome and I can't put the books down. What are your favorite books?






    

How I became a REAL christian...

    I would like to tell everyone about my church because I want you to know more about how I became a real christian. I go to First Wesleyan church of Bessemer City North Carolina, yes the one with the walking track, and the first day I heard the youth pastor, Amanda Fowler, something hit me hard in the face and I talked privately to Amanda and she rededicated me! That night I cried and cried till I couldn't cry no more and I prayed to God and asked him to forgive me of my sins. 
     Right before Christmas, I was washing dishes and all of a sudden I stopped drying and dropped the towel in the floor, I felt amazing! It was like God reached down and took my "sins" away from me and I no longer wanted to do those things, my exact feelings were: Freedom, relief, and love for God. I want EVERYBODY to experience what I experienced with God's miracles.
     I am going to try my very best to spread God's word to everyone. The pastors at my church played a huge part in my faith: Pastor Matt Mitchel, Pastor Amanda Fowler, and Pastor Wes Brown.  Here is a picture of my church.

Property of Amber Jolly.

P.S. If anyone needs any advice just let me know.

Thirteen Reasons Why

    A book that I have recently read is Thirteen Reasons Why , this book talks about suicide and the reasons why this girl, Hannah Baker, chose suicide. Thirteen Reasons Why is a heartfelt story that makes you want to cry, it is very heartbreaking but also very happy in a sense.
    Some reasons people commit suicide are: abuse, parents, friends, stress, school, peer pressure, bullying and more. Suicide is very wrong, look at the things that you will miss out on such as spending time with your family and friends, going to college and getting your dream career/job, having fun and other things. 
      According to Dr Pareira, the telltale signs that someone is ready to commit suicide are:a sudden change in behavior,  self-cutting and reckless behavior. Books can help people who are seriously thinking about suicide by giving them hope and reassurance. With a book you can see things from a different point of view and it can show you how great life can be if you use your imagination and look to God for guidance and reassurance.  
      According to Suicide Prevention " most people who commit suicide don't want to die- they just want to stop hurting." Suicidal people just want the pain and agony to go away and want help with their crappy life. So, when you see the signs of suicide please tell an adult and/or try helping that person- you might save a life!

The book Thirteen Reasons Why available at, http://www.flickr.com/photos/35105699@N06/4038118814/in/photostream/

Dear Readers...

Dear Readers of all types, 
    Hello and welcome to Book Talk! This is a place where everybody can talk and comment about books that people like or love. I love to read an write, I am currently writing a book and I am on chapter 5! It is turning out to be a great book and would love to share it with you when I finish.
     Anyways, the reason why I love to read is because it is interesting and fun, and plus the more you read the more you learn! Reading is great for you because it helps you develop skills in anything. If you want to you can sign up for my website and be able to sign in any time you want.
     I hope everybody likes my blog and has fun talking about different books, giving other people opinions on good books. 
    
~Yuna B. ~


HAVE FUN!!

Katniss Everdeen from Hunger Games, available at 

http://www.zoo-m.com/flickr-storm/.